Lincroft, New Jersey
| Lincroft, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 40°20′15″N 74°7′14″W / 40.3375°N 74.12056°WCoordinates: 40°20′15″N 74°7′14″W / 40.3375°N 74.12056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km2) |
| • Land | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 6,135 |
| • Density | 1,059.3/sq mi (409/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07738 |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 34-40320[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882489[2] |
Lincroft is a part of Middletown Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the Lincroft census-designated place had a population was 6,135.[3]
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[edit] Geography
Lincroft is located at 40°20′15″N 74°07′14″W / 40.337374°N 74.120597°W (40.337374, -74.120597).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.8 square miles (15 km2), of which 5.6 square miles (15 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 3.10%, is water.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,193 |
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| 2000 | 6,255 | 1.0% | |
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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 6,255 people, 2,121 households, and 1,718 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,113.0 people per square mile (429.7/km2). There were 2,160 housing units at an average density of 384.3/sq mi (148.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.11% White, 0.83% African American, 0.08% Native American, 4.52% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of the population.
There were 2,121 households out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $94,199, and the median income for a family was $104,972. Males had a median income of $79,177 versus $41,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $37,910. About 3.0% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
Lincroft is home to several schools, including:
- Oak Hill Academy, a highly praised, private, nonsectarian elementary school (K-8)
- Brookdale Community College, the community college of Monmouth County
- High Technology High School, a vocational school situated on the Brookdale Campus
- St. Leo the Great School, a private Catholic elementary school (K-8)
- Christian Brothers Academy is an all boys College preparatory school with a focus on Christian education run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
- Lincroft Elementary School, a public K-5 elementary school operating under Middletown Township Public School District
[edit] Notable residents
- Sebastian Bach (born 1968), hard rock singer[6]
- Bob Tucker (born 1945), former football player[7]
[edit] Crime
Patrick Allen was accused of killing his wife Kimberley Allen on November 18th 2011. This was a surprise to all residents because Lincroft is known for its low crime rate and safety.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Lincroft CDP, New Jersey". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. http://factfinder2.census.gov. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Population Finder: Lincroft CDP, New Jersey". U.S. Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3439990&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3439990&_street=&_county=lincroft&_cityTown=lincroft&_state=&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null®=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=. Retrieved 2007-03-18.
- ^ "David Bierk", The New York Times, Saturday, September 7, 2002. Accessed April 15, 2010. "He is survived by his wife, Liz; eight children, Sebastian Bach of Lincroft, New Jersey, the former lead singer for the rock group Skid Row...."
- ^ Harvin, Al. "An Offseason Game; New Jersey Sports", The New York Times, January 12, 1973. Accessed November 16, 2008. "Some of the other Jersey residents on the team, according to Davis, are Bob Tucker, the New York Giants' tight end from Lincroft; Phil Villapiano, Oakland Raider linebacker from Ocean Township, and Ron Johnson, Giant running back, now a resident of Fort Lee."
- ^ http://www.app.com/article/20111119/NJNEWS/311190023/Middletown-murder-charge
